Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $48.25 | 4.676% | $50.5062 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $32.58 | 11.857% | $36.443 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
Purchase #3 | $31.31 | 6.304% | $33.2838 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #4 | $124.96 | 9.173% | $136.4226 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.71 | 13.794% | $246.603 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #6 | $210.61 | 7.738% | $226.907 | $226.91 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
Purchase #7 | $105.97 | 4.520% | $110.7598 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $770.39 | $840.9254 | $840.92 | $840.90 | $840.90 |